This two-day residential programme is for anyone with lead responsibility for sustainable development within their Learning & Skills organisation, whether experienced or more recently appointed.

The programme aims to build your capability and confidence to be a leader, influencer and change agent, and to work across your organisation to embed sustainable development in all areas of activity. It provides ample opportunities for learning, sharing and networking, with sustainability leaders from within and outside the sector.

Benefits of attending

• A clear understanding of what sustainable development means, and what it means for your organisation
• A deeper understanding of your role as a sustainability champion, and how you can benefit your organisation
• The insights and experiences shared from some of the top sustainability practitioners in the learning and skills sector, focusing on the key sustainability areas of: Leadership & strategy Teaching & learning Sustainability in a small scale community college Estates, facilities, carbon & procurement
• An understanding of who you need to engage with, or continue to engage with, and how, to develop your organisation’s commitment and practice in sustainable development
• Awareness of information and support available within the learning and skills sector to assist you and your organisation in developing and implementing a sustainability strategy
• Tailor made action plans and strategies to develop your role, engage stakeholders, and increase your impact in your organisation
• A range of tools to take back and use with colleagues and students, to facilitate engagement with the sustainability agenda.

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